As one of the most researched of ancient literatures, the Bible is a window into the life and practices of the people who lived in Israel and bordering nations of Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, and Judea. The Bible and other texts from that time offer a broad view of life from about 1300 BC ... Views:1184
Rock paintings in France, India, and other parts of the world show prehistoric humans interacting with nature. These paintings from the Stone Age date from 2.5 million years ago in Africa to 3300 BC (the start of the Bronze Age) in eastern Asia. They show wood, nuts, leaves, berries, barks, and ... Views:1091
The five major civilizations from the 4th to the 1st millenniums BC were the Indus Valley Civilization in India, the Sumerians in modern Iraq, the Egyptians, the Greeks on the isle of Crete, and the Chinese in the land north of the Himalayas. The use of spices in food, medicine, and cosmetics ... Views:1089
There are three species of mustard consumed by humans. White mustard (Brassica alba) is the mildest of the three. The other two species are Brassica juncea and Brassica nigra. There is another species Brassica campestris that is cultivated for its oil in India.
India produces an average of 6 ... Views:1434
Brassica alba (white mustard) is the mildest of the three popular mustard types – white, yellow and black consumed today. The plant is a native to the Mediterranean region and Crimea. It is an introduced species in Europe, Asia, the Americas and the Australian region where it has become ... Views:933